Website Terms of Use

1. About This Website

This website is operated by Rheumatology Specialist Clinic, a private specialist rheumatology practice in Brisbane, Queensland.

The website provides general information about our clinic, rheumatologists, services, appointments, rheumatic conditions and patient resources.

2. General Information Only

Information provided on this website is for general information and educational purposes only.

Although we take reasonable care in preparing and maintaining website content, medical information is general in nature and may not apply to your individual circumstances.

Information on this website should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional about your individual health circumstances.

3. No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Accessing this website, reading information on it, following external resources or contacting the clinic through the website does not, by itself, establish a doctor–patient relationship with Rheumatology Specialist Clinic or any of its practitioners.

A clinical relationship is established through the appropriate referral, appointment and consultation process.

4. Medical Emergencies

This website is not an emergency medical service and should not be used to seek urgent medical assistance.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.

For non-emergency medical concerns requiring clinical advice, please contact your general practitioner or appropriate healthcare provider.

5. Appointments and Referrals

Information about appointments and referrals provided on this website is general information.

A current referral from a general practitioner or specialist may be required for consultation.

Contacting the clinic or submitting an enquiry does not guarantee an appointment. Appointments are subject to availability and confirmation by our reception team.

Please contact the clinic if you are unsure about referral or appointment requirements.

6. Accuracy of Information

We aim to keep the information on this website accurate, useful and current.

However, medical knowledge and clinical guidance may change over time, and information about practitioners, services, appointment availability, fees and other matters may also change.

We do not guarantee that all website content will be complete, current or suitable for your particular circumstances at all times.

7. External Resources and Links

This website may contain links to external websites and patient resources, including resources published by health organisations and other third parties.

These links are provided for convenience and general information.

External websites are operated independently of Rheumatology Specialist Clinic. We do not control their content, availability, security or privacy practices and are not responsible for changes made to external content.

A link to an external resource does not necessarily constitute endorsement of all information, products or services available on that website.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, website content including text, layout, graphics and original materials is owned by or licensed to Rheumatology Specialist Clinic and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Logos, trademarks and materials belonging to third-party organisations remain the property of their respective owners.

You may access and print website information for your own personal, non-commercial use.

You must not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute or commercially exploit our original website content without permission, except where permitted by law.

9. Website Availability

We aim to keep this website available and functioning correctly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical issues or circumstances outside our control.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Rheumatology Specialist Clinic and its practitioners, employees and representatives are not liable for loss or damage arising solely from reliance on general information published on this website or from inability to access the website.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes, restricts or modifies any guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under applicable Australian law.

11. Privacy

Personal information collected through this website or in connection with our healthcare services is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy laws.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

The current version will be published on this website and will include the date it was last updated.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws applicable in Queensland, Australia.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this website or these Terms of Use, please contact: